Michael Askeland
About Michael Askeland
Michael Askeland is a Senior Application Specialist in Oncology and Pharmacy at MEDITECH, with extensive experience in healthcare information technology. He holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Work at Meditech
Michael Askeland has been employed at MEDITECH since 2015, currently holding the position of Senior Application Specialist in Oncology (ONC) and Pharmacy (PHA). In this role, he has been responsible for software implementation and troubleshooting within the healthcare IT sector. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Applications Specialist focused on Oncology (ONC) implementation from 2010 to 2015. His extensive experience at MEDITECH has contributed to his deep understanding of healthcare information technology.
Education and Expertise
Michael Askeland earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the same institution, which he obtained from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his strong skills in software implementation and troubleshooting, particularly within the healthcare IT sector.
Background
Michael Askeland is based in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where he actively contributes to the local healthcare IT community. His career includes a role as a Volunteer Researcher at UMass Dartmouth from 2009 to 2010. This experience, combined with his work at MEDITECH and other healthcare organizations, has shaped his professional journey in healthcare information technology.
Current Positions
In addition to his role at MEDITECH, Michael Askeland has been working as a Senior Application Analyst at Lifespan since 2018 and as an Epic Clinical Analyst at Southcoast Health since 2019. These positions further demonstrate his commitment to the healthcare IT field and his expertise in various applications, particularly in the Epic systems.
Certifications
Michael Askeland is certified in Epic Ambulatory, Beacon, and MyChart. These certifications indicate his expertise in these specific Epic modules, enhancing his qualifications in the healthcare IT sector and underscoring his ability to implement and support complex healthcare software solutions.